Carolina Panthers assistant special teams coach Chase Blackburn has been named the team’s special teams coach, according to a source.

Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent LB Connor Barwin said would like to re-sign with the Rams this offseason.

The Washington Redskins have had contract talks with impending free-agent LB Will Compton.

The Washington Redskins have had contract talks with impending free-agent LB Zach Brown, but the two sides do not appear to be close to a deal.

Former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell will interview for the Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coaching position.

Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone is expected to remain on the coaching staff under head coach Matt Nagy.

Jacksonville Jaguars FS Tashaun Gipson (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 18. SS Barry Church (shoulder) and DT Malik Jackson (ankle) were limited during practice. OG Patrick Omameh (illness) and LB Paul Posluszny (abdomen) fully participated in practice.

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 18.

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 18.

New England Patriots OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 18. DT Alan Branch (knee) was limited during practice.